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Topic: My Fisrt Fish in the Yak  (Read 2855 times)

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SwiftDraw

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Well I finally got that first fish in the yak!!
I went to Swofford Pond and met up with Lee. I put in at 730 am and started trolling with a wedding ring while exploring the area. I metered some fish at the West end of the pond but no takers on the troll so I decided to toss a back rooster tail and got a bump…. “I may get a fish after all” then on the second cast a follower…..”Gee I just might!!” after a few more casts FISH ON the curse has been broken my first fish a rainbow trout. I later hooked another on a worm suspended under a bobber. I needed a measuring board… I could have a few points on the AOTY board oh well it’s my first fish not the greatest story but none the less my first fish!!
It’s a start.

SD


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I remember my 1st time...... *sigh*

Good job breaking the curse and thanks for sharing the moment!
Now that you've gotten over the hump, the AOTY points will come.

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Awesome report SwiftDraw!

Getting your first firsh to the boat sure is a great moment! Congrats!
                
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First kayak fish stories make me smile.   ;D

Now we just need to give you some pointers on taking pictures.   >:D

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SD, congrats on the first fish in your yak.  Now you know something is working right for ya.   ;)
 

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Very nice looking trout! The first one is always special, no matter how big or small.
See ya on the water..
Roy



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Thank Guys...
Appreciate the kind comments.

Chuck


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First fish is fun!!!Congrats!
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